These classes include teaching, guided meditation, prayers and discussion. They are open to everyone. It is recommended to get the book.
Taught by Gen Kelsang Rinzin
Course Descriptions
Heart Jewel Class
Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00pm
Drop-in, September 11 - February 5th
Kadampa Buddhism is a special presentation of Mahayana Buddhism that makes the path to enlightenment accessible to people of the modern world. At the heart of Kadampa Buddhism is the practice of Heart Jewel. This powerful practice of prayers and meditation enables us to tap into something truly extraordinary, something sacred and pure that is beyond this ordinary world.
Join us for this special, practical course where you can deepen your
experience of Heart Jewel, the heart practice of modern Kadampa
Buddhism.
In the class schedule, page numbers refer to this book, Heart Jewel:
Class schedule
| Sep 11 | Introduction, pp. 3 - 11 |
|---|---|
| 18 | History and Benefits, pp. 11 - 16 |
| 25 | Offering to the Spiritual Guide (bring a small food offering) |
| Oct 2 | Refuge and Bodhichitta, pp. 17-19 |
| 9 | Inviting the Field for Accumulating Merit, pp. 23 - 29 |
| 16 | Offering the Seven Limbs, pp. 29 - 36 |
| 23 | Offering the Seven Limbs, pp. 29 - 36 |
| 30 | Offering the Seven Limbs, pp. 29 - 36 |
| Nov 6 | Migtsema Practice: Part 1, pp. 37 - 40 |
| 13 | Migtsema Practice: Part 2, pp. 40 - 49 |
| 20 | The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, pp. 49 - 53 |
| 27 | Mixing Our Mind with the Spiritual Guide, pp. 53 - 55 |
| Dec 4 | Migtsema Practice: Part 3, pp. 57 - 66 |
| 11 | Close Retreat, pp. 67 - 77 |
| 18 | Close Retreat, pp. 77-86 |
| 25 | Happy Holidays! |
| Friday, Dec 28 | Introduction to King of the Dharma Retreat (pp.67-86) |
| Saturday, Dec 29 | King of the Dharma Retreat (must have previously received Je Tsongkhapa empowerment) |
| Jan 8 | Introduction to the Dharma Protector, pp. 89 - 92 |
| 15 | Previous Incarnations of the Dharma Protector, pp. 93 - 111 |
| 22 | The Nature and Function of the Dharma Protector, pp. 113 - 119 |
| 29 | The extensive fulfilling and restoring ritual of the Dharma Protector, the great king Dorje Shugden (starts at 5:30pm) |
| Feb 5 | The Way to Rely Upon the Dharma Protector, pp. 121 - 124 |
Fees
Location ~ Fort Collins
Heruka Buddhist Center
149 W Harvard St, Suite 102
Fort Collins,
CO
80525
We are just off of College Ave. Harvard is two lights north of the mall, or the first light south of Drake. Go west one block to McClelland, turn south, and then immediately turn into the parking lot.
NOTE: Parking is on the south side of the building, and entrance is not from Harvard St., but McClelland Dr.
